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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1944

Page

5

Book Review and Musical Tea At New Era Club

Mrs Porter Auer librarian of Corry Public Library reviewed the new book Sinkiang Gateway to Asia by Martin R Norris, linking its theme to current events. Miss Lindsley sang two solos and Miss Mary Graham played violin as program highlights. The Missionary Society hosted the event at the Presbyterian Church with 33 attendees, tea arranged by local ladies, and Mr. Rickers and others handling setup and pours.

Porter Auer Th Lindsley Rosa Rogers Mary Graham Bela Bela Ketelbey Missionary Society of the Church New Era Club Church Society J. W. Rickers G. L. Boyd O. A. Sandbure A.B. Morrison BP. McCray

Columbus Halloween Party To Be Held At C C F Hall

Columbus school announces four big Halloween party at C C F Hall Monday evening at o'clock. The event is a community affair with costumes games and entertainment for all ages. Panamans Carl Reppert will lead the entertainment program with prizes and seasonal refreshments. Posters prepared by Columbus schools advertise the event and are displayed in stores and town public places.

Columbus Olf Rey Carl Reppert Panama

Miss Janet Engle Entertains Thursday Afternoon

Miss Janet Engle hosted a mesaueradie party at her East Main Street home yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Patty and Linda Lloyd, Caroline and Gloria Lloyd, Nancy Farle, Judy Bock, Sandy Blakeslee, and their mothers. Mrs. Donald Engle and her mother, Mrs. Charles Nichols, served pumpkin pie, whipped cream, doughnuts, milk, and coffee, with candy baskets given as favors.

Janet Engle Donald Engle East Main Street Patty Linda Lloyd Caroline Gloria Lloyd Nancy Farle Judy Bock Sandy Blakeslee Charles Nichols

Local residents on travels and visits across states

The article lists numerous residents and relatives visiting or traveling. Pro S$ and Bill Betts spent leave with family on East Main Street after traveling from Kansas City by train. Jennie Chase heads to Washington for the winter with daughter and family. Several others, including J A Larson, Henry Lofgren, Jess Gorman, and F E Whittlesey, were guests or travelers between Meadville Erie Pittsburgh and other cities. Trips include visits to Pittsburg, South Bend, New York, and Union City, with attendees in Corry, Jamestown, and Titusville sharing family and social engagements.

Bill Betts East Main Street Betts Kansas City Vallejo California Jennie Chase West Park Washington, D. C C. P. Kerley J. A. Larson Henry A. Lofgren Jamestown Jess B. Gorman Rochester R. E. Larson North Center Street W. M. Sandburg Wright Street F. E. Whittlesey West Church Street Pittsburgh Erie Corry Nina Livingston Union City Rose ‘Thompson Ralph Boyle St. Petersburg Min Guy Boyle Titusville D. Grady James Detroit Mich Gerry Fred York Molt Street Walter Blair Harold Brown Bradford Robert Watrous Columbus Ragnar Carlson Gregor Frances Malone Ashtatula V. Willard West —Church Fred Edwards Pleasant Street Virginia Armitage South Center Street Arthur Dahlstrand Andrea Providence R. I Lawrence Davison Jon

Tri-Hi Y Initiation Impresses At Senior High Last Night

The Tri-Hi-Y candle light initiation at Senior High drew 25 new members, titled junior class members admitted as Little Sisters. Miss Joyce Clifford presided with officers Beverly Barker Rose Marie Ciabbaty Mary Shamburg Mary Jean Sullivan Eunice Thesbold. Senior members wore gowns with white candles as decorations combined red white and blue. songs followed by Mary Jean Sullivan.

Phe Uittle Sisters Joyce Clifford Beverly Barker Rose Marie Ciabbaty Mary Shamburg Mary Jean Sullivan Eunice Thesbold

Washington School RTA Met Thursday at the school

The Washington School RTA met last evening at the school with a group siting led by Mrs Harold Rauscher and devotions by Mrs Wave Perkins. Mrs Rober Proctor was elected secretary, replacing Mrs Charles Rich who resigned. A program by Mr Philip Zalaneck featured Miss Sandra Rich recitations and piano numbers by Miss Marie Hanlin. Mrs Mildred Denton reported on the State Convention in Philadelphia. A refreshment committee served cider and doughnuts.

Mildred Denton Philadelphia Charles McMillan Ethel Jones Marjorie Nichols Dean Bashline Victor Spets Hoke

Dinner Party At Wallace Home

Miss Martha Wallace hosted a dinner party at her Wallace residence on West Pleasant Street last evening for five young ladies. The attendees were Misses Florence Beckwith Grace Hoylen Ruth Lindsley Janet Vanderhorn and Miss Wallace. The evening concluded with visiting and conversation.

Wallace Home Martha Wallace West Pleasant Street Florence Beckwith Grace Hoylen Ruth Lindsley Janet Vanderhorn Miss Wallace

Scout Leaders Plan Winter Program for Troop 70

A Troop 70 committee and scoutmaster meeting at Royal Messenger's home outlined fall and winter program plans. Attendees included Royal Messenger Tracy Whitehead Carl Nelson Charles Monroe Alan Dumici John Street and Jot D. Shorrow. Mrs Messenger Miss Florence Huntley hosted lunch. Huntley from Union City visits East Irving street. Mr and Mrs L P Baker and W Latos visited Erie yesterday.

Royal Messenger Tracy Whitehead Carl Nelson Charles Monroe Alan Dumici John Street Jot D. Shorrow Messenger Florence Huntley Union City Inez Johnson East Irving Street

Drum And Bugle Corps Honored At VFW Dinner

The V F W Drum and Bugle Corps were entertained as dinner guests by the Post last night at Hotel Corry. Covers were laid for thirty four, including John Lutz, a former member on leave from the service. A chicken dinner was served to thank the group for their fine response to practice sessions and many public appearances when called upon.

Drum and Bugle Corps V. F. W. Drum and Bugle Corps Hotel Corry John Lutz Spon

Sperry Home Hosts Halloween Party for Friends

Earl Sperry Jr on Liberty Street entertained about 90 friends at a Hallowe en gathering last night. The event featured games contests and music with sandwiches cider and pumpkin pie served later to the group.

Sperry Earl Sperry, Jr Liberty Street

President of Lorry School Board speaks to Kiwanians

The president of the Lorry School Board addressed Kiwanians during a regular meeting at Rita Restaurant. Chris Christensen introduced him and he outlined postwar plans and needs for the local school system. Twenty-two attendees heard the talk while a roast beef menu was served.

Yvuva Lorry Wood Chris Christensen

Connors announce birth of daughter Margaret Brigid

Mrs. Tobin Connors and Enstien Connors of Washington DC announce the birth of a daughter named Margaret Brigid, born Friday October 20. The infant weighs eight pounds two ounces and joins the family as Corry friends extend warm wishes.

Margaret Brigid Enstien Tobin Connors Washington,D.c Connors Corty Schools Ajax

Rebekahs Enjoyed Hallowe'en Party at East Bond Street

The Rebekah Lodge hosted a costume Hallowe en party at the Hauenstein home on East Bond Street. Thirty in costume attended with Mrs. Peter Russell and Miss Roberta McElroy winning prizes. The house featured streamers and pumpkins. A tureen dinner was served and Mrs. Hauenstein was helped by her daughters Dorothy Hauenstein and Mrs. Raymond Bachomner. In the evening cider and doughnuts were served.

Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge Hauenstein East Bond Street Peter Russell Roberta McElroy

Sciota Aid Plans Halloween Party at Members Home

The Sciota Aid met yesterday at Mrs. Mary Lines Clymer home with eighteen members and guests sewing carpet strips. A Halloween party is planned for Monday night October 30 at Mrs. Homer Kolstee's Jackman Hill home with guests asked to bring Samidwichie and fried cake for their own families. Masking is optional and prizes will be awarded for costumes.

Sciota Aid Hallowe'en Mary Lines Clymer Homer Kolstee Jackman Hill

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